Experienced Knowledge Management Specialist with six years of service in the United States Air Force, specializing in information governance, data compliance, and technical support for over 28 base organizations. As a lead Microsoft SharePoint Administrator, I created and managed custom solutions to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration across the base. I led the Base Records Management program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for the retention, transfer, and disposal of sensitive information through meticulous audits and inspections. Additionally, I oversaw Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, coordinating multi-departmental records searches, establishing policies, and ensuring the secure handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive data. My role demanded adaptability, attention to detail, and a high degree of technical and regulatory knowledge to support a mission-critical environment effectively.
Lead Microsoft SharePoint Site Collection Administrator - Served as the primary SharePoint Site Collection Administrator, overseeing account creation and management for the base’s personnel. Designed and implemented customized SharePoint sites and solutions, utilizing workflows to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration.
Lead Base Records Manager - Led base-wide records management, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for the retention, transfer, and disposal of official records. Conducted comprehensive records audits across all base organizations, fostering adherence to regulatory standards.
Lead Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Manager - Directed FOIA and Privacy Act requests and records searches across 28 base organizations, coordinating with higher headquarters to fulfill transparency requirements. Established and enforced installation-wide policies and procedures for FOIA processes, including acceptance, departmental transfer, records searches, redaction, legal review, and release of information. Developed policies and conducted inspections to safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive information, investigating any incidents involving potential misuse or mishandling.
Led the completion of a mass records digitization culminating in the damage-free scanning, tagging, and filing of over 400,000 pages of staged and permanent records. This process reduced records storage and transfer costs by approximately $24,000 annually.
Processed 84 FOIA cases over the span of 5 years. Achieved an average request closure of 14 days resulting in no appeals.
Detected and secured 1,847 unsecure documents containing sensitive/privacy information across network drives and Microsoft SharePoint site collections, resulting in the prevention of potential privacy breaches/incidents.